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Shoe stretching?
Looking to gain a few mm in the toe box of my Shimano shoe (rc903).
Obviously not leather (micro-fiber leather ...aka fake leather) but was curious to see if anyone has a DIY method to get some more room. Length is what I am looking for. TIA |
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Have you worn them much? My 902s are pretty stretchy, pack the toe box with some socks?
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I've tried shoe stretchers with the rc902 but the synthetic uppers won't budge too much
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Width or length?
I was able to get ~2mm of width in a pair of 903s with a cheap Miserwe shoe stretcher. Length is not really possible in a modern cycling shoe thanks to the synthetic upper and fixed sole length. Edit: Nevermind. I just reread your post and realized you specifically requested "length." I'm sorry for being a subpar reader. If the length of a shoe is too short you'll need to size up. Last edited by sheepbleat; 05-10-2024 at 10:56 AM. |
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Stretching
I don't think anything will meaningfully change the length of the shoe. What about different insoles?
If an insole takes up less space or allows the heel to sit a bit deeper it may work. Also, if the insoles better supports the foot and props up the arch it may make the foot effectively shorter. |
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Heat and width stretchers might work.
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Good point. I am going to trim/grind my orthotic (thickness) under the big toe area.
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If you really need more room, go half a size up and/or try the wide version. For 3mm length, I think the half size up is your best bet. |
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I used a shoe stretcher on my 903s and they seem to have worked. If you can add some heat initially that might help too.
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I have a shoe stretcher (wood and metal, no plastic) and I tried to stecth some Specialized MTB shoes along with a paint stripping heat gun.
Way too hot and uncontrollable. Didn't take long to burn a hole through the mesh area so maybe stick with a good hairdryer. |
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The control comes from adjusting the distance to the item being heated and keeping the the heat moving back and forth.
There's really no comparison with a hair dryer as far as effectiveness when you need heat. |
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Also alcohol is what's in the little red bottle of secret sauce they sell with stretchers on Amazon etc. |
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I'd be inclined to try stretcher + heat gun.
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would a shoe stretcher and heat gut possibly smooth out an irritating bump, probably a seam, over the ring toe knuckle?
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It's not likely to 'smooth' anything out like a bulky seam or rough stitching but you could create space to eliminate contact with your foot. Heat the area slowly and then use the rounded end of a tool handle or length of dowel to push the spot outward. Hold the shape until the shoe cools. |
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